Wild Things sign outfielder
Wild Things sign outfielder
The Washington Wild Things have signed outfielder Roman Collins, a former Kansas City Royals farmhand, for the upcoming Frontier League season.
Collins was selected in the 5th round of the 2015 draft out of Florida Atlantic University and spent three years in the Royals’ system.
“Roman was heavily sought after this spring and we are happy he chose Washington,” Wild Things assistant general manager of team operations Tony Buccilli said. “During his time with the Royals, he played a dynamic style of baseball: heavy with extra base hits and drawing a fair share of walks. When we hired (manager Gregg Langbehn), we shifted our focus back to the athletic, speed and power outfielders and Roman fits that mold. We expect Roman to be quite impactful for us and have challenged him to be a force driving in runs.”
A Charleston, W.Va., native, Collins played his high school ball and currently lives in Maple Grove, Minn. In the Royals’ system, Collins advanced to Class A Wilmington and had 54 doubles, 15 triples and 21 home runs in his three affiliated seasons.